VC AlertClick on the image to register your cell phone and/or email to be automatically notified during an emergency affecting Camarillo, land lines are automatically added to the system.

Educating JillThis is a light-hearted look at the serious issue of preparing your home for an emergency. With help from the Ventura County Sheriff and Fire Departments, and the American Red Cross, Jill learns how to get her home prepared for emergencies in Ventura County. To view it now click HERE.

Extreme Heat ResourcesResidents are invited to beat the heat at the air-conditioned Camarillo Library and the Pleasant Valley Senior Center:

Familiarize yourself with these terms to help identify a flood hazard: Flood Watch: Flooding is possible. Tune in to NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) Weather Radio, commercial radio, or television for information.

Flash Flood Watch:Flash flooding is possible. Be prepared to move to higher ground; listen to NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) Weather Radio, commercial radio, or television for information.

Flood Warning:Flooding is occurring or will occur soon; if advised to evacuate, do so immediately.